From our centre managers to our educators and cooks, we work together to inspire and empower every child
Our early learning teams include dedicated, qualified and passionate individuals who are led by an experienced early learning and safeguarding teams. We love what we do and work together to give children a great start in life!
Y Whittlesea Early Learning is part of Y Whittlesea (formerly YMCA). As a not-for-profit, Y Whittlesea is led by a dedicated voluntary Board of Directors, as well as experienced Executive Leadership Teams who specialise in our service areas like recreation, diversity and inclusion and education.
Rebecca is a highly regarded Early Years leader with 25 years of experience across roles from Educator to Kindergarten Teacher to Centre Manager, and now General Manager of Operations, bringing a deep commitment to quality early learning, relationship-driven leadership, and creating environments where children, educators and communities truly thrive.
Belinda brings over 30 years of Early Years experience, including 14 years at Y Whittlesea across roles from Educator to Centre Manager, and in her current role as Early Years Administration Lead, channels that expertise into supporting managers and building strong family relationships around administrative and financial needs.
Nicole leads safeguarding and risk across Y Whittlesea's early learning centres, ensuring the safety, wellbeing and protection of every child in our care through robust policies, staff training and a culture where children and families always feel safe. Her work is guided by a deep commitment to best practice and a belief that every child has the right to a secure and nurturing environment.
Funda is Y Whittlesea's Early Intervention Specialist, working alongside children, families and educators to identify needs early and connect families with the right supports, services and resources. Her work is guided by a genuine belief that with the right foundations in place, every child has the potential to thrive.
Lead an early learning service, ensuring we provide a high-quality service focused on quality, compliance and safety.
Drive and support the educational program within the service, driving quality outcomes aligned to the National Quality Standard (NQS).
Deliver kindergarten programs for three to 5 year olds.
Oversee daily operations, guide staff, and manage the program and curriculum.
Plan programs and activities, and support children's learning, development and routines.
Prepare fresh, healthy and delicious tailored to dietary needs.
Our team is built on more than qualifications, we look for the values, skills, and cultural diversity that create a truly welcoming environment for children and families. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ongoing professional growth for all our educators.